Tag Archives: recipe cards

It actually says “No Name for This One” for the title. How funny. It was under Desserts in one of my collection of recipe boxes, but how would this person find it again? Here’s the directions: Make graham cracker crust. … Continue reading →

I found this one in my collection and it reminded me of my Grandma Curtin. She used mashed potatoes in doughnuts, though we don’t have a recipe from her as she didn’t write many down. Potato Cake 2 cup sugar … Continue reading →

A lovely person at one of my shows gave me a packet of handwritten recipes. All of them look good. This one had my interest. I’m pretty sure it sayd 350F for 10 – 15 minutes for cooking these. Carrot … Continue reading →

This is from the back of one of my recipe boxes, in a section with lots of recipes marked “Mother.” I like these recipes, but there is no cooking time or temperature. If you want to try this one, … Continue reading →

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For over seven years I have been writing this blog as a fond nostalgic parody of recipes and crafts from the 70's and earlier. Do you remember a trend fondly? From chiffon cakes to pom poms for roller skates, you're speaking my language.

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